I bought the embroidery module for my Bernina 440, thinking that I might want to do embroidery. I've used it only a few times for making quilt labels and found out I'm not really interested in embroidery. So yes, I've bought things that were a waste of money for me. On the other hand, EQ7 (and EQ6 before that) is probably the most useful tool I have, next to the sewing machine and rotary cutter. I use it all the time. The online help is excellent, tutorials get you started, and there are lots of classes and tutorials offered at various places if you need more help. Don't give up on it - invest some time and energy in learning how to use it and you will be happy with that purchase.